Grand City Tour

The experience

Discover the most important sights in Budapest on both sides of the River Danube

Learn about 1,000 years of Hungarian history as you see the city's most important sites! This 3-hour guided city tour begins at the Sightseeing office. On the drive to the Buda side of the Danube, you will see all major attractions along the river.

Your first stop is in the Castle District for a short walk to see the area’s main attractions. You’ll visit Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion (entrance fee not included), the perfect spot for enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Crossing Elizabeth Bridge to the Pest side, pass by the famous Central Market Hall and Europe’s largest synagogue, followed by a drive to the City Park.

Along the way, pass the largest thermal spa in Europe and the Budapest Zoo, then stop at Heroes’ Square, where you’ll find statues of famed Hungarian kings. The tour continues from here down Andrássy Avenue to downtown Pest, passing the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica.